Comparison

Oz Phonics 4 vs NCCB Hub

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Oz Phonics 4

Features
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Oz Phonics 4 has 5 lesson groups that build on the content of the Oz Phonics Intro, 1, 2 and 3 apps. Lesson group 1 introduces some new sound/letter relationships. The ‘c’ making the /s/ sound, as in ‘city’. The ‘g’ making the /j/ sound, as as in ‘gentle’. The /ng/ sound at the end of the word ‘ring’ is also introduced, with the letter ‘n’ by itself, also making this sound, as in the word ‘bank’. Lesson groups 2, 3, and 4 introduce the long vowel sounds(letter name sounds) and some of their spellings. These 3 lesson groups also follow the same format as lesson group 1, demonstration, missing letter exercise, word finder, reading practice. More long vowel spellings will be covered in the Oz Phonics 5 app. Lesson group 2 covers ‘letters by themselves” in a word (/long a/ sound in the word baby, /long e/ in the word ‘be', etc.). Lesson 3 covers “letters with an ‘e’ separated by a consonant” (tape, note, cube, etc.). Note that the ‘u-e’ combination produces two different sounds, /oo/ in ‘nude’ and /yoo/ on ‘cube’. Lesson group 4 covers “letters next to an ‘e’” (pie, bee, toe, blue). Also included is the ‘ye’ making the long ‘I’ sound as in the word ‘bye’. Lesson group 5 introduces r-Controlled Vowels. ‘er’, ‘ir’, ‘ur’ all making the same sound, and the sounds ‘ar’ and ‘or’. Visit ozphonics.com for details of other apps in our step-by-step series.

About

NCCB Hub

Features
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If you are a member of our congregation or new to the family, this app is your one-stop shop for all things NCCB! Whether you want to watch or stream our services, find community, get involved on a Sunday morning, or see what's happening on our campus, this app has everything you need to stay connected to the life of our church. With this app, you can watch or listen to past sermons and podcasts, stay updated with push notifications, read the Bible from wherever you are, and more! Mobile app version: 6.22.1

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NCCB Hub at Free against Oz Phonics 4's $2.99. NCCB Hub also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 27 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NCCB Hub is free to download; Oz Phonics 4 costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oz Phonics 4 ships an update every 27 months, NCCB Hub every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Oz Phonics 4 versus NCCB Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOz Phonics 4NCCB Hub
Price$2.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDSP Learning Pty LtdNew Covenant Church Bryanston

In-app purchases

None

Oz Phonics 4

No in-app purchases

None

NCCB Hub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Oz Phonics 4 free?
Oz Phonics 4 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NCCB Hub free?
NCCB Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Oz Phonics 4 or NCCB Hub have ads?
Neither Oz Phonics 4 nor NCCB Hub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Oz Phonics 4 or NCCB Hub?
Oz Phonics 4 ships an update every 27 months, and NCCB Hub every 3 months. Most recently, Oz Phonics 4 was updated on October 26, 2026 and NCCB Hub on October 25, 2026.

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